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Queen Elizabeth II has begun the first visit to Ireland by a UK monarch in more than a century, despite a bomb being found on a bus near Dublin, the Irish capital.
The four-day trip is intended to highlight good Anglo-Irish relations following years of animosity and peace in Northern Ireland.
The queen visited the Garden of Remembrance, a central Dublin memorial that honours people who fought for Irish independence from Britain.Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons, reporting from Dublin, said: "That is a major act of symbolism, a potent moment."
The queen is the first British monarch to visit Ireland since its independence from the UK in 1921.
The cost of the security operation to protect the queen during her visit has been estimated at $42m.
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Earlier on Tuesday, defence forces said they had carried out a controlled explosion on a "viable" explosive device found on a bus heading for Dublin.
"It was on a bus and by the time our team was called in the bus was evacuated and parked at a bus stop," an army spokesman said."The device was made safe in situ," he added.
Simmons said: "The [first] device was on the outskirts in the commuter belt. It was inside a luggage compartment of a bus, and that bus was headed for the capital."
"[There are] are no claims of responsibility but you can certainly say that it's highly likely that dissident Republican groups are involved in the attempts at disruption of this historic visit."A controlled explosion was also carried out on a second device, which turned out to be a hoax, the defence forces said.
A third device found in the Summerhill area of Dublin also turned out to be a hoax.
'Major act of symbolism'Enda Kenny, the Irish prime minister, said the queen's visit would not be affected by the incidents, and the British foreign office and Buckingham Palace, the monarch's official residence, had said the state visit would go ahead."This is an historic and symbolic visit and it is dealing with the conclusion of the past and a message for the future," Kenny told RTE state radio."These things happen when global personalities visit any countries ... and whether it be Ireland or other countries, adequate security arrangements are put in place."Queen Elizabeth II's itinerary includes a visit to Croke Park, a Gaelic sports stadium where British troops killed 14 people in 1920 during Ireland's uprising against British rule.
Her arrival also coincides with the 37th anniversary of bombings in Dublin and Monaghan, the single bloodiest day in a three-decade sectarian battle over Northern Ireland.Thousands of police shut down key roads in the Irish capital and erected pedestrian barricades for several kilometers, while 1,000 Irish troops are on standby during the historical visit.
Tuesday's events come a day after British police said they had received a bomb threat for central London from Irish dissident republicans.
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The Netherlands is to set up forums for cooperation with Israel. This has been agreed by foreign minister Frans Timmermans and prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu of Israel. Today, Mr Timmermans will forge a similar agreement with the prime minister of the Palestinian Territories, Rami Hamdallah.
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The Advisory Committee on Modernising the Diplomatic Service (chaired by Arthur Docters van Leeuwen) has issued a progress report with measures aimed at making the Ministry of Foreign Affairs more effective in a changing world. These include clustering the network of diplomatic missions (with a coordinating role for larger embassies within the network), broader training for diplomats based on fixed standards, and a more publicly visible foreign ministry. Today the Committee presented the report to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Frans Timmermans, who will use it in drawing up the policy letter on modernising the diplomatic service that he will submit to the House of Representatives in June.
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The capital city of Japan has always been known for having an exceptionally high cost of living. Tokyo has held the top spot on the list of most expensive cities for housing rentals for a number of years with this year showing another increase in the average rental cost. According to the consulting group ECA, the average two-bedroom apartment in Tokyo costs $4,352 per month. These rates can be lower if you're flexible on the size of dwelling, location and amenities. Choosing to live in the suburbs can definitely save you money, but with that comes an increase in commute time and transit costs.
Russia's largest city takes the second spot on ECA's list of most expensive cities to rent a home. The average rental cost for a two-bedroom apartment is $3,500 per month. Perhaps it's not surprising that Moscow experiences such high rental costs since this European city is also known for being home to a large number of billionaires. Since the majority of Moscow's residents don't fall into the billionaire category, they certainly do face a particularly high cost of living.
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Considering China's economic growth over the recent decades, Hong Kong has become a world center in terms of trade and commerce. Hong Kong took third spot on ECA's list of most expensive home rentals, with the average monthly cost of a two bedroom apartment coming in at $2,830.
If you've always wanted to live in posh London town, you'd better make sure you've got deep pockets first. ECA calculates that the average two-bedroom flat costs about $2,824 a month in rent. Because London is still a top location for business and commerce in Europe, this brings many expatriates to the United Kingdom each year, and like many of the cities on the top of ECA's list, space in London is at a premium with rental prices (and the size of rental spaces) reflecting this.
Another AsianCity finishes off ECA's top five cities. Singapore has become a popular business destination, and housing prices definitely reflect the influx of business people, workers and economic growth. A two bedroom apartment rents for $2,810 on average. (Here are three simple questions you should consider when weighing this decision. Check out Retirement Living: Renting Vs. Home Ownership.)
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The United Arab Emirates has become synonymous with wealth over past decades, especially with the growth of Dubai as a major destination for business people and vacationers alike. However, it is Abu Dhabi, also a major city in the United Arab Emirates, that tops Dubai when it comes to the cost of home rentals. Both cities have seen a decline in rental prices over recent years. The garden city of the gulf is home to a large number of expatriates-and luckily for them, rents in this region are expected to continue to decline. As it stands today, most listings in Abu Dhabi for a two-bedroom unit of 1000 square feet come in at about $2,500.
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Considering San Francisco's proximity to the Silicon Valley and many of the top technology companies in the world, it's no surprise that this city has a high cost of living - and there's also a lot of competition when it comes to landing good apartments. The average rental cost for a two-bedroom unit runs in the range of $2,100 per month.
Though Paris had formerly been found on the ECA's list of most expensive cities for home rentals, this famous city of romance has now fallen out of the top 10. Despite Paris' decline in the rankings, a two-bedroom apartment will still cost about 1,650 euros - that's about $2,390.
New York City
Who would have guessed that the financial mecca that is New York City wouldn't have made the top 10 on ECA's list? New York City comes in a modest 17th place on the list. This famous city is known as one of the most expensive places to live, though the fair market value for a two-bedroom apartment is currently estimated at $1,359 according to the Center for Housing policy. Comparatively, the fair market value for a two-bedroom apartment in Suffolk-Nassau on Long Island has been calculated at $1,592 per month. Though these rates are higher than the national average, they're still far more affordable than many of the cities falling into the top 10 on ECA's list. Keep in mind that the rental rate varies greatly depending upon which borough you're looking to rent a property in. Tribeca and Soho are among the most expensive in the Manhattan area, and Harlem is one of the least. Also, many apartments in Manhattan are rent-controlled as a method of keeping them more affordable.
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Many factors impact housing prices - both for home purchases and rentals. Supply and demand may be one of the most important factors in determining pricing, though industry has a huge amount to do with it. As long as there's a certain amount of cachet associated with these locations and people continue to move to these cities to further their careers the prices will continue to hold. If you are planning a move to any big city, it's a good idea to investigate the rental rates in the area and know what you're getting into. Keep in mind that living in the suburbs and commuting into the city each day will almost always stretch your money further - though there are always exceptions when it comes to ultra trendy suburbs. Do your homework, because you'll definitely want to make sure that you'll earn enough to cover your expenses, or you might just want to consider finding a roommate. (Renting out your home can be a great way to ride out a real estate slump - if you do it right. Check out Top Tips For Successfully Renting Out Your Home.)
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Though her recent in vitro fertilization treatment was unsuccessful, Celine Dion and her family are upbeat and ready to try, try again for a second child.
"I feel strong and honestly, we're very blessed," Dion, 41, tells Access Hollywood in a new interview. "We have a wonderful child, we're extremely happy."
The singer says she's not daunted by the difficulties she's faced in having a second baby. "It's not like, 'Oh my god, she's not pregnant and she's depressed,' " she continues. "You know how it works. We are great. We hope for the best, we hope to get pregnant. If it happens, it happens."
And she'll be assisted by familiar faces. "We are going back to the same people, the same doctor in New York," says the singer.
Dion and husband René Angélil, 67, also have the go-ahead from son, Rene-Charles, 8.
"When we announced to him that we were pregnant and then it didn't work out, he said, 'Wasn't it supposed to be 100 percent sure?' " Dion reveals. "I said, 'It was 100 percent, but it's nature and it didn't work out.' And he was looking at me and he said, 'Are you going to try again?' I said, 'Yeah, we are going to try again.' He knows exactly what we are doing, so he's great."


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"One of the most embarrassing things I've ever witnessed was when a date became nauseated by their meal and had to run to the bathroom," says David Tutera, party planner and etiquette master extraordinaire. "That certainly cut the evening short! To keep this from happening, avoid ordering outlandish things that you've never tried before, and stick to something you know will agree with you.
There are plenty of instances to avoid, whether you are the one making the mistakes or your date is.
"It's a good idea to avoid anything messy on a first date," Tutera advises. "This includes a saucy pasta, a slurpy soup or sloppy bbq or really, anything you have to eat with your hands. Something off the kid's menu should also be considered a big no-no. You do want to come off as a 'mature adult' after all."
From the way you or your date treats the waiter to choosing a bad restaurant, there are a ton of ways a date can turn awkward very quickly. To avoid that awkward moment, Tutera helped us identify some of the most embarrassing moments that can happen on a first dinner date and how to deal with them. To make sure you come off as a Casanova on your first date, follow our advice and avoid these awkward situations!
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